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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,026.91, 15,217.25 and 5,991.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,026.91, 15,217.25 and 5,991.17 is: 8,267.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,026.91 : 15,217.25 = 5,991.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,026.91/15,217.25 = 5,991.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,026.91x = 15,217.25 × 5,991.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,026.91x = 91,169,139.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,169,139.77/11,026.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,267.88

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